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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.48, 941.76 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.48, 941.76 and 420.44 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.48 : 941.76 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.48/941.76 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.48x = 941.76 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.48x = 395,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,953.57/682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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