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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 940.92 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 940.92 and 495.36 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 940.92 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/940.92 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 940.92 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 466,094.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,094.13/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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