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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 938.65 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 938.65 and 414.69 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 938.65 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/938.65 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 938.65 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 389,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,248.77/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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