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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 941.64 and 486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 941.64 and 486.48 is: 670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 941.64 = 486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/941.64 = 486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 941.64 × 486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 458,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,089.03/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.90

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