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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 941.70 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 941.70 and 420.26 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 941.70 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/941.70 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 941.70 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 395,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,758.84/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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