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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.50, 939.18 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.50, 939.18 and 404.50 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 939.18 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/939.18 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 939.18 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 379,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,896.29/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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