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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 939.53 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 939.53 and 418.95 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 939.53 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/939.53 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 939.53 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 393,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,617.14/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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