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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 941.85 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 941.85 and 433.52 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 941.85 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/941.85 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 941.85 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 408,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,306.10/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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