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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 939.84 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 939.84 and 415.41 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 939.84 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/939.84 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 939.84 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 390,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,418.93/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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