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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 940.32 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 940.32 and 468.74 is: 647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 940.32 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/940.32 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 940.32 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 440,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,761.49/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.12

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