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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.78, 940.71 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.78, 940.71 and 471.61 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.78 : 940.71 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.78/940.71 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.78x = 940.71 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.78x = 443,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,649.85/681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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