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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 941.52 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 941.52 and 420.19 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 941.52 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/941.52 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 941.52 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 395,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,616.51/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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