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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.97, 941.13 and 483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.97, 941.13 and 483.15 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.97 : 941.13 = 483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.97/941.13 = 483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.97x = 941.13 × 483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.97x = 454,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,706.96/681.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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