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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.74, 940.52 and 445.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.74, 940.52 and 445.79 is: 615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.74 : 940.52 = 445.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.74/940.52 = 445.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.74x = 940.52 × 445.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.74x = 419,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,270.82/681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.00

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