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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 938.84 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 938.84 and 471.22 is: 649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 938.84 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/938.84 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 938.84 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 442,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,400.18/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.93

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