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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.05, 939.94 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.05, 939.94 and 485.22 is: 668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.05 : 939.94 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.05/939.94 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.05x = 939.94 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.05x = 456,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,077.69/682.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.69

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