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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 941.68 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 941.68 and 461.64 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 941.68 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/941.68 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 941.68 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 434,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,717.16/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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