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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 940 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 940 and 472.06 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 940 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/940 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 940 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 443,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,736.40/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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