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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.84, 939.28 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.84, 939.28 and 418.40 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.84 : 939.28 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.84/939.28 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.84x = 939.28 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.84x = 392,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,994.75/680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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