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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 940.39 and 432.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 940.39 and 432.91 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 940.39 = 432.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/940.39 = 432.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 940.39 × 432.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 407,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,104.23/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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