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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.04, 938.72 and 456.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.04, 938.72 and 456.90 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.04 : 938.72 = 456.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.04/938.72 = 456.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.04x = 938.72 × 456.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.04x = 428,901.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,901.17/681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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