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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 942.18 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 942.18 and 420.52 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 942.18 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/942.18 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 942.18 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 396,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,205.53/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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