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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 942.09 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 942.09 and 417.20 is: 575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 942.09 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/942.09 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 942.09 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 393,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,036.02/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.79

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