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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 939.78 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 939.78 and 459.90 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 939.78 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/939.78 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 939.78 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 432,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,204.82/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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