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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.73, 940.85 and 485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.73, 940.85 and 485.90 is: 669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.73 : 940.85 = 485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.73/940.85 = 485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.73x = 940.85 × 485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.73x = 457,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,159.02/682.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.60

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