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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 939.48 and 470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 939.48 and 470.86 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 939.48 = 470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/939.48 = 470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 939.48 × 470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 442,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,363.55/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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