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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.63, 939.18 and 431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.63, 939.18 and 431.51 is: 595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 939.18 = 431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/939.18 = 431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 939.18 × 431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 405,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,265.56/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.43

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