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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 941.16 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 941.16 and 406.16 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 941.16 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/941.16 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 941.16 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 382,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,261.55/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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