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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 941.99 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 941.99 and 433.94 is: 599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 941.99 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/941.99 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 941.99 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 408,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,760.26/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.20

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