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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.25, 938.23 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.25, 938.23 and 431.35 is: 594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.25 : 938.23 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.25/938.23 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.25x = 938.23 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.25x = 404,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,705.51/680.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.94

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