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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 939.28 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 939.28 and 431.90 is: 596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 939.28 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/939.28 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 939.28 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 405,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,675.03/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.04

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