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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 942.06 and 420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 942.06 and 420.64 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 942.06 = 420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/942.06 = 420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 942.06 × 420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 396,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,268.12/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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