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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 940.83 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 940.83 and 402.02 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 940.83 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/940.83 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 940.83 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 378,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,230.12/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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