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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.15, 938.73 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.15, 938.73 and 418.13 is: 577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.15 : 938.73 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.15/938.73 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.15x = 938.73 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.15x = 392,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,511.17/680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.10

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