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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 937.83 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 937.83 and 431.16 is: 594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 937.83 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/937.83 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 937.83 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 404,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,354.78/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.53

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