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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 941.63 and 420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 941.63 and 420.41 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 941.63 = 420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/941.63 = 420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 941.63 × 420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 395,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,869.75/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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