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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 940.72 and 416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 940.72 and 416.11 is: 574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 940.72 = 416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/940.72 = 416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 940.72 × 416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 391,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,443.00/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.28

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