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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.38, 941.67 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.38, 941.67 and 416.73 is: 575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 941.67 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/941.67 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 941.67 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 392,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,422.14/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.08

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