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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 937.64 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 937.64 and 431.46 is: 594.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 937.64 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/937.64 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 937.64 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 404,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,555.23/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.76

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