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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.38, 939.61 and 482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.38, 939.61 and 482.12 is: 664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.38 : 939.61 = 482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.38/939.61 = 482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.38x = 939.61 × 482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.38x = 453,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,006.77/681.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.83

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