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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 941.31 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 941.31 and 416.63 is: 575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 941.31 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/941.31 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 941.31 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 392,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,182.61/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.02

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