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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 939.24 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 939.24 and 447.84 is: 617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 939.24 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/939.24 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 939.24 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 420,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,629.24/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.88

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