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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 939.78 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 939.78 and 444.72 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 939.78 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/939.78 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 939.78 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 417,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,938.96/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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