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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.55, 941.85 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.55, 941.85 and 417.12 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.55 : 941.85 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.55/941.85 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.55x = 941.85 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.55x = 392,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,864.47/682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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