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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 941.40 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 941.40 and 433.52 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 941.40 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/941.40 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 941.40 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 408,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,115.73/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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