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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.67, 940.79 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.67, 940.79 and 433 is: 597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.67 : 940.79 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.67/940.79 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.67x = 940.79 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.67x = 407,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,362.07/681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.59

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