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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 940.68 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 940.68 and 416.19 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 940.68 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/940.68 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 940.68 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 391,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,498.09/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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