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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 938.86 and 459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 938.86 and 459.70 is: 633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 938.86 = 459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/938.86 = 459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 938.86 × 459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 431,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,593.94/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.98

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