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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 939.75 and 494.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 939.75 and 494.00 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 939.75 = 494.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/939.75 = 494.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 939.75 × 494.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 464,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,231.80/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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