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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 940.30 and 419.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 940.30 and 419.41 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 940.30 = 419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/940.30 = 419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 940.30 × 419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 394,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,371.22/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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