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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 941.64 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 941.64 and 433.80 is: 598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 941.64 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/941.64 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 941.64 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 408,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,483.43/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.46

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