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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 939.15 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 939.15 and 418.53 is: 577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 939.15 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/939.15 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 939.15 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 393,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,062.45/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.51

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