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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 939.69 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 939.69 and 448.38 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 939.69 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/939.69 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 939.69 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 421,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,338.20/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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