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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 939.60 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 939.60 and 418.95 is: 578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 939.60 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/939.60 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 939.60 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 393,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,645.42/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.17

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