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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.81, 940.30 and 495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.81, 940.30 and 495.91 is: 683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.81 : 940.30 = 495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.81/940.30 = 495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.81x = 940.30 × 495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.81x = 466,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,304.17/681.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.92

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