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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 938.80 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 938.80 and 415 is: 572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 938.80 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/938.80 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 938.80 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 389,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,602/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.67

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