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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 938.46 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 938.46 and 418.24 is: 577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 938.46 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/938.46 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 938.46 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 392,501.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,501.51/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.09

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