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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 938.79 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 938.79 and 414.63 is: 572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 938.79 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/938.79 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 938.79 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 389,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,250.50/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.39

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