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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.39, 940.99 and 483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.39, 940.99 and 483.13 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.39 : 940.99 = 483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.39/940.99 = 483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.39x = 940.99 × 483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.39x = 454,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,613.38/682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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