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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 940.87 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 940.87 and 432.95 is: 597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 940.87 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/940.87 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 940.87 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 407,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,349.67/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.23

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