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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 940.95 and 432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 940.95 and 432.97 is: 597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 940.95 = 432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/940.95 = 432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 940.95 × 432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 407,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,403.12/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.30

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