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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 939.88 and 432.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 939.88 and 432.31 is: 596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 939.88 = 432.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/939.88 = 432.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 939.88 × 432.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 406,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,319.52/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.63

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