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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 938.93 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 938.93 and 459.64 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 938.93 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/938.93 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 938.93 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 431,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,568.66/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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