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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 938.58 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 938.58 and 418.20 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 938.58 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/938.58 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 938.58 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 392,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,514.16/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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