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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.48, 941.84 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.48, 941.84 and 416.96 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.48 : 941.84 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.48/941.84 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.48x = 941.84 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.48x = 392,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,711.44/682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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