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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 941.63 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 941.63 and 416.88 is: 575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 941.63 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/941.63 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 941.63 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 392,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,544.63/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.11

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