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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.49, 940.85 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.49, 940.85 and 454.54 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.49 : 940.85 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.49/940.85 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.49x = 940.85 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.49x = 427,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,653.96/681.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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