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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 940.05 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 940.05 and 432.66 is: 597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 940.05 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/940.05 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 940.05 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 406,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,722.03/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.19

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