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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.39, 942.30 and 507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.39, 942.30 and 507.43 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.39 : 942.30 = 507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.39/942.30 = 507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.39x = 942.30 × 507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.39x = 478,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,151.29/682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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