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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 937.64 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 937.64 and 417.75 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 937.64 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/937.64 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 937.64 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 391,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,699.11/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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