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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.39, 940.32 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.39, 940.32 and 445.50 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.39 : 940.32 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.39/940.32 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.39x = 940.32 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.39x = 418,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,912.56/681.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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