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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 939.03 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 939.03 and 431.96 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 939.03 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/939.03 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 939.03 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 405,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,618.70/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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