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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.44, 939.98 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.44, 939.98 and 419.26 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.44 : 939.98 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.44/939.98 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.44x = 939.98 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.44x = 394,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,096.01/681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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