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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 941.70 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 941.70 and 446.49 is: 615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 941.70 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/941.70 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 941.70 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 420,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,459.63/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.94

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