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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 940.73 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 940.73 and 472.37 is: 651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 940.73 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/940.73 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 940.73 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 444,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,365.56/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.41

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