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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.31, 938.39 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.31, 938.39 and 431.37 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.31 : 938.39 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.31/938.39 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.31x = 938.39 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.31x = 404,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,791.14/680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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