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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 939.52 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 939.52 and 415.31 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 939.52 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/939.52 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 939.52 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 390,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,192.05/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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