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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.51, 941.29 and 433.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.51, 941.29 and 433.57 is: 597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.51 : 941.29 = 433.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.51/941.29 = 433.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.51x = 941.29 × 433.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.51x = 408,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,115.11/682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.96

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