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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 938.46 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 938.46 and 431.04 is: 594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 938.46 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/938.46 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 938.46 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 404,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,513.80/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.73

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