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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.59, 941.84 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.59, 941.84 and 472.42 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.59 : 941.84 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.59/941.84 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.59x = 941.84 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.59x = 444,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,941.69/682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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