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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.67, 939.31 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.67, 939.31 and 397.07 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.67 : 939.31 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.67/939.31 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.67x = 939.31 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.67x = 372,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,969.84/680.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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