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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.53, 941.22 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.53, 941.22 and 472.23 is: 652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.53 : 941.22 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.53/941.22 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.53x = 941.22 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.53x = 444,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,472.32/681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.17

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