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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 939.10 and 459.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 939.10 and 459.77 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 939.10 = 459.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/939.10 = 459.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 939.10 × 459.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 431,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,763.01/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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