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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 939.18 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 939.18 and 400.80 is: 553.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 939.18 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/939.18 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 939.18 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 376,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,423.34/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.04

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