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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 940.23 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 940.23 and 445.59 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 940.23 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/940.23 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 940.23 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 418,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,957.09/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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