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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.01, 940.78 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.01, 940.78 and 433.14 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.01 : 940.78 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.01/940.78 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.01x = 940.78 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.01x = 407,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,489.45/682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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