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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 939.57 and 460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 939.57 and 460.38 is: 635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 939.57 = 460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/939.57 = 460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 939.57 × 460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 432,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,559.24/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.07

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