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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.42, 939.21 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.42, 939.21 and 482.34 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.42 : 939.21 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.42/939.21 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.42x = 939.21 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.42x = 453,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,018.55/681.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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