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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 939.57 and 431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 939.57 and 431.97 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 939.57 = 431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/939.57 = 431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 939.57 × 431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 405,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,866.05/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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