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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.54, 941.54 and 433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.54, 941.54 and 433.66 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.54 : 941.54 = 433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.54/941.54 = 433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.54x = 941.54 × 433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.54x = 408,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,308.24/682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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