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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.05, 938.06 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.05, 938.06 and 417.88 is: 576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.05 : 938.06 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.05/938.06 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.05x = 938.06 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.05x = 391,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,991.82/680.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.42

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