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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 939.95 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 939.95 and 432.84 is: 596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 939.95 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/939.95 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 939.95 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 406,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,853.38/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.90

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