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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 940.98 and 420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 940.98 and 420.04 is: 579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 940.98 = 420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/940.98 = 420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 940.98 × 420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 395,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,249.24/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.24

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