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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 939.48 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 939.48 and 432.32 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 939.48 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/939.48 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 939.48 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 406,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,155.99/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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