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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 939.17 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 939.17 and 444.89 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 939.17 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/939.17 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 939.17 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 417,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,823.76/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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