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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.64, 940.38 and 445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.64, 940.38 and 445.51 is: 614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.64 : 940.38 = 445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.64/940.38 = 445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.64x = 940.38 × 445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.64x = 418,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,948.69/681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.62

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