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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.29, 938.17 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.29, 938.17 and 431.19 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.29 : 938.17 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.29/938.17 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.29x = 938.17 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.29x = 404,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,529.52/680.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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