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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 939.80 and 460.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 939.80 and 460.87 is: 636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 939.80 = 460.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/939.80 = 460.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 939.80 × 460.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 433,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,125.63/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.24

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