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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.30, 938.72 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.30, 938.72 and 418.28 is: 577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.30 : 938.72 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.30/938.72 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.30x = 938.72 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.30x = 392,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,647.80/680.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.17

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