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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 941.84 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 941.84 and 420.60 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 941.84 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/941.84 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 941.84 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 396,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,137.90/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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