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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 941.22 and 420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 941.22 and 420.04 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 941.22 = 420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/941.22 = 420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 941.22 × 420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 395,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,350.05/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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