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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 941.31 and 433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 941.31 and 433.39 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 941.31 = 433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/941.31 = 433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 941.31 × 433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 407,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,954.34/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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