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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 938.96 and 453.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 938.96 and 453.55 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 938.96 = 453.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/938.96 = 453.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 938.96 × 453.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 425,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,863.04/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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