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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 941.37 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 941.37 and 433.87 is: 598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 941.37 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/941.37 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 941.37 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 408,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,432.20/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.66

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