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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.68, 938.95 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.68, 938.95 and 418.51 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.68 : 938.95 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.68/938.95 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.68x = 938.95 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.68x = 392,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,959.96/680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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