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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.89, 940.61 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.89, 940.61 and 445.53 is: 614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.89 : 940.61 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.89/940.61 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.89x = 940.61 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.89x = 419,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,074.61/681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.58

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