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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 941.77 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 941.77 and 420.52 is: 580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 941.77 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/941.77 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 941.77 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 396,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,031.29/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.13

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