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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.45, 938.84 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.45, 938.84 and 432.07 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.45 : 938.84 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.45/938.84 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.45x = 938.84 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.45x = 405,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,640.09/680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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