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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 940.68 and 485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 940.68 and 485.73 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 940.68 = 485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/940.68 = 485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 940.68 × 485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 456,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,916.50/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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