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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 939.82 and 432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 939.82 and 432.33 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 939.82 = 432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/939.82 = 432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 939.82 × 432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 406,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,306.60/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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