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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 941.68 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 941.68 and 402.63 is: 555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 941.68 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/941.68 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 941.68 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 379,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,145.59/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.60

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