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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 941.27 and 446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 941.27 and 446.01 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 941.27 = 446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/941.27 = 446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 941.27 × 446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 419,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,815.83/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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