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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 940.26 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 940.26 and 432.69 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 940.26 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/940.26 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 940.26 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 406,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,841.10/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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