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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 940.60 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 940.60 and 419.68 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 940.60 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/940.60 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 940.60 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 394,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,751.01/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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