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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 939.38 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 939.38 and 415.17 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 939.38 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/939.38 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 939.38 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 390,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,000.32/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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