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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 939.09 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 939.09 and 484.65 is: 667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 939.09 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/939.09 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 939.09 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 455,129.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,129.97/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.86

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