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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 939.63 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 939.63 and 401.16 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 939.63 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/939.63 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 939.63 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 376,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,941.97/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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