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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 938.52 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 938.52 and 431.01 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 938.52 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/938.52 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 938.52 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 404,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,511.51/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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