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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 939.83 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 939.83 and 401.41 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 939.83 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/939.83 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 939.83 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 377,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,256.33/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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