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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 940.04 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 940.04 and 459.88 is: 634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 940.04 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/940.04 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 940.04 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 432,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,305.60/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.55

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