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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 941.34 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 941.34 and 433.65 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 941.34 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/941.34 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 941.34 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 408,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,212.09/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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