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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 940.98 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 940.98 and 419.88 is: 579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 940.98 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/940.98 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 940.98 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 395,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,098.68/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.15

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