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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 938.52 and 431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 938.52 and 431.66 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 938.52 = 431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/938.52 = 431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 938.52 × 431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 405,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,121.54/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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