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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.63, 939.48 and 506.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.63, 939.48 and 506.21 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 939.48 = 506.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/939.48 = 506.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 939.48 × 506.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 475,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,574.17/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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