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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.86, 939.41 and 432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.86, 939.41 and 432.09 is: 596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.86 : 939.41 = 432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.86/939.41 = 432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.86x = 939.41 × 432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.86x = 405,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,904.97/680.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.17

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