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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.63, 938.94 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.63, 938.94 and 432.32 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 938.94 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/938.94 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 938.94 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 405,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,917.85/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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