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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 940.93 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 940.93 and 479.99 is: 662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 940.93 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/940.93 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 940.93 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 451,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,636.99/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.65

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