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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 938.49 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 938.49 and 414.40 is: 571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 938.49 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/938.49 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 938.49 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 388,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,904.60/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.90

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