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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 940.98 and 460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 940.98 and 460.54 is: 635.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 940.98 = 460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/940.98 = 460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 940.98 × 460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 433,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,358.93/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.65

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