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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 940.21 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 940.21 and 484.18 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 940.21 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/940.21 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 940.21 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 455,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,227.32/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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