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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 939.40 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 939.40 and 415.18 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 939.40 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/939.40 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 939.40 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 390,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,023.52/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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