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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 940.78 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 940.78 and 461.09 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 940.78 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/940.78 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 940.78 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 433,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,779.55/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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