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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 939.70 and 418.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 939.70 and 418.97 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 939.70 = 418.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/939.70 = 418.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 939.70 × 418.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 393,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,708.98/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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