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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 938.43 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 938.43 and 417.84 is: 576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 938.43 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/938.43 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 938.43 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 392,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,113.59/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.40

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