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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 940.77 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 940.77 and 448.50 is: 619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 940.77 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/940.77 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 940.77 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 421,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,935.35/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.36

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