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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.35, 941.83 and 420.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.35, 941.83 and 420.59 is: 580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.35 : 941.83 = 420.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.35/941.83 = 420.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.35x = 941.83 × 420.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.35x = 396,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,124.28/682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.53

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