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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.50, 939.25 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.50, 939.25 and 404.66 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 939.25 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/939.25 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 939.25 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 380,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,076.91/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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