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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.59, 942.11 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.59, 942.11 and 417.15 is: 575.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.59 : 942.11 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.59/942.11 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.59x = 942.11 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.59x = 392,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,999.10/682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.75

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