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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 939.40 and 432.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 939.40 and 432.39 is: 596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 939.40 = 432.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/939.40 = 432.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 939.40 × 432.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 406,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,184.32/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.00

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