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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.49, 939.27 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.49, 939.27 and 418.74 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.49 : 939.27 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.49/939.27 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.49x = 939.27 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.49x = 393,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,309.92/680.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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