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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 941.73 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 941.73 and 416.82 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 941.73 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/941.73 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 941.73 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 392,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,525.11/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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