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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.65, 940.02 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.65, 940.02 and 432.52 is: 596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.65 : 940.02 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.65/940.02 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.65x = 940.02 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.65x = 406,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,581.20/681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.47

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