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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 939.60 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 939.60 and 471.42 is: 649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 939.60 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/939.60 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 939.60 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 442,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,946.23/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.46

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