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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 941.51 and 416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 941.51 and 416.87 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 941.51 = 416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/941.51 = 416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 941.51 × 416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 392,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,487.54/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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