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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 940.07 and 472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 940.07 and 472.21 is: 650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 940.07 = 472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/940.07 = 472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 940.07 × 472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 443,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,912.09/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.50

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