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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 940.87 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 940.87 and 483.50 is: 666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 940.87 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/940.87 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 940.87 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 454,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,913.60/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.44

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