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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 939.84 and 460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 939.84 and 460.86 is: 636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 939.84 = 460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/939.84 = 460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 939.84 × 460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 433,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,134.66/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.25

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