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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 939.99 and 432.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 939.99 and 432.59 is: 596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 939.99 = 432.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/939.99 = 432.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 939.99 × 432.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 406,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,625.57/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.71

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