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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 938.67 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 938.67 and 418.23 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 938.67 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/938.67 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 938.67 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 392,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,579.95/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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