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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 938.18 and 431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 938.18 and 431.18 is: 594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 938.18 = 431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/938.18 = 431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 938.18 × 431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 404,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,524.45/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.63

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