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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 939.48 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 939.48 and 459.96 is: 634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 939.48 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/939.48 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 939.48 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 432,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,123.22/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.43

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