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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.18, 940.05 and 482.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.18, 940.05 and 482.37 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.18 : 940.05 = 482.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.18/940.05 = 482.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.18x = 940.05 × 482.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.18x = 453,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,448.39/681.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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