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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.11, 941.22 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.11, 941.22 and 505.17 is: 697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.11 : 941.22 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.11/941.22 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.11x = 941.22 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.11x = 475,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,476.11/682.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.07

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