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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.63, 939.33 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.63, 939.33 and 418.73 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 939.33 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/939.33 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 939.33 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 393,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,320.95/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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