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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.27, 940.09 and 415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.27, 940.09 and 415.79 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.27 : 940.09 = 415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.27/940.09 = 415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.27x = 940.09 × 415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.27x = 390,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,880.02/681.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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