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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 939.51 and 460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 939.51 and 460.53 is: 635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 939.51 = 460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/939.51 = 460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 939.51 × 460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 432,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,672.54/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.11

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