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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 937.98 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 937.98 and 431.16 is: 594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 937.98 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/937.98 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 937.98 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 404,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,419.46/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.66

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