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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 941.35 and 472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 941.35 and 472.34 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 941.35 = 472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/941.35 = 472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 941.35 × 472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 444,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,637.26/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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