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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 941.06 and 496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 941.06 and 496.51 is: 684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 941.06 = 496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/941.06 = 496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 941.06 × 496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 467,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,245.70/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.70

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