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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 939.92 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 939.92 and 495.20 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 939.92 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/939.92 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 939.92 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 465,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,448.38/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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