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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.03, 939.60 and 432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.03, 939.60 and 432.46 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.03 : 939.60 = 432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.03/939.60 = 432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.03x = 939.60 × 432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.03x = 406,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,343.23/681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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