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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.68, 940.56 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.68, 940.56 and 419.76 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.68 : 940.56 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.68/940.56 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.68x = 940.56 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.68x = 394,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,809.47/681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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