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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 941.09 and 458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 941.09 and 458.33 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 941.09 = 458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/941.09 = 458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 941.09 × 458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 431,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,322.78/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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