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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 938.94 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 938.94 and 400.62 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 938.94 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/938.94 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 938.94 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 376,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,158.14/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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