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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.11, 941.40 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.11, 941.40 and 496.22 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.11 : 941.40 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.11/941.40 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.11x = 941.40 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.11x = 467,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,136.80/682.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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