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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 940.08 and 484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 940.08 and 484.99 is: 668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 940.08 = 484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/940.08 = 484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 940.08 × 484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 455,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,929.40/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.69

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