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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 939.48 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 939.48 and 432.26 is: 596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 939.48 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/939.48 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 939.48 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 406,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,094.93/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.54

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