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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.35, 939.03 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.35, 939.03 and 432.01 is: 596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.35 : 939.03 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.35/939.03 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.35x = 939.03 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.35x = 405,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,670.35/680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.27

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