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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 941.08 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 941.08 and 416.56 is: 574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 941.08 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/941.08 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 941.08 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 392,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,016.28/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.67

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