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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 938.42 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 938.42 and 418.32 is: 576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 938.42 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/938.42 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 938.42 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 392,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,559.85/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.65

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