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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 941.56 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 941.56 and 433.40 is: 598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 941.56 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/941.56 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 941.56 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 408,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,066.31/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.10

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