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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.13, 941.36 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.13, 941.36 and 420.09 is: 579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.13 : 941.36 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.13/941.36 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.13x = 941.36 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.13x = 395,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,453.82/682.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.74

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