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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.64, 940.82 and 432.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.64, 940.82 and 432.77 is: 597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.64 : 940.82 = 432.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.64/940.82 = 432.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.64x = 940.82 × 432.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.64x = 407,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,151.80/681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.31

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