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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.13, 940.04 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.13, 940.04 and 415.59 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.13 : 940.04 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.13/940.04 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.13x = 940.04 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.13x = 390,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,671.22/681.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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