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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.48, 941.90 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.48, 941.90 and 402.82 is: 555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.48 : 941.90 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.48/941.90 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.48x = 941.90 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.48x = 379,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,416.16/682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.94

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