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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 941.40 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 941.40 and 416.64 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 941.40 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/941.40 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 941.40 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 392,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,224.90/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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