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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 939.02 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 939.02 and 431.93 is: 595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 939.02 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/939.02 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 939.02 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 405,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,584.05/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.97

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