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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 939.60 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 939.60 and 459.54 is: 634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 939.60 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/939.60 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 939.60 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 431,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,783.78/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.27

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