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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 940.19 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 940.19 and 419.46 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 940.19 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/940.19 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 940.19 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 394,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,370.00/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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