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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 938.97 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 938.97 and 459.51 is: 633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 938.97 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/938.97 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 938.97 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 431,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,466.10/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.91

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