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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 941.90 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 941.90 and 402.81 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 941.90 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/941.90 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 941.90 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 379,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,406.74/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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