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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 938.23 and 459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 938.23 and 459.49 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 938.23 = 459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/938.23 = 459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 938.23 × 459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 431,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,107.30/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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