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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.46, 941.47 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.46, 941.47 and 402.50 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.46 : 941.47 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.46/941.47 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.46x = 941.47 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.46x = 378,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,945.29/682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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