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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.27, 939.56 and 448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.27, 939.56 and 448.35 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.27 : 939.56 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.27/939.56 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.27x = 939.56 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.27x = 421,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,249.48/681.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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