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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.45, 938.61 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.45, 938.61 and 400.59 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.45 : 938.61 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.45/938.61 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.45x = 938.61 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.45x = 375,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,997.78/680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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