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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 939.56 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 939.56 and 432.18 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 939.56 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/939.56 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 939.56 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 406,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,059.04/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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