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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 938.99 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 938.99 and 418.50 is: 577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 938.99 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/938.99 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 938.99 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 392,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,968.36/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.35

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