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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.31, 939 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.31, 939 and 418.56 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.31 : 939 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.31/939 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.31x = 939 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.31x = 393,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,027.84/680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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