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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 941.38 and 420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 941.38 and 420.68 is: 580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 941.38 = 420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/941.38 = 420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 941.38 × 420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 396,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,019.74/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.23

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