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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 941.46 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 941.46 and 475 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 941.46 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/941.46 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 941.46 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 447,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,193.50/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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