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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 941.00 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 941.00 and 496.41 is: 684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 941.00 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/941.00 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 941.00 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 467,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,119.33/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.62

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