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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.37, 939.29 and 481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.37, 939.29 and 481.58 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.37 : 939.29 = 481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.37/939.29 = 481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.37x = 939.29 × 481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.37x = 452,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,339.70/681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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