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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.65, 938.99 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.65, 938.99 and 418.82 is: 577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.65 : 938.99 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.65/938.99 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.65x = 938.99 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.65x = 393,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,267.79/680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.78

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