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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.63, 939.71 and 456.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.63, 939.71 and 456.89 is: 630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 939.71 = 456.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/939.71 = 456.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 939.71 × 456.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 429,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,340.55/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.80

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