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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 939 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 939 and 418.44 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 939 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/939 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 939 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 392,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,915.16/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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