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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 938.16 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 938.16 and 431.44 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 938.16 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/938.16 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 938.16 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 404,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,759.75/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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