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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 939.65 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 939.65 and 444.78 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 939.65 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/939.65 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 939.65 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 417,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,935.30/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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