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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.59, 940.77 and 433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.59, 940.77 and 433.05 is: 597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.59 : 940.77 = 433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.59/940.77 = 433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.59x = 940.77 × 433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.59x = 407,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,400.45/681.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.73

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