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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 940.35 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 940.35 and 460.50 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 940.35 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/940.35 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 940.35 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 433,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,031.18/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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