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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 941.56 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 941.56 and 420.24 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 941.56 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/941.56 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 941.56 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 395,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,681.17/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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