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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 940.62 and 471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 940.62 and 471.30 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 940.62 = 471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/940.62 = 471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 940.62 × 471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 443,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,314.21/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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