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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 941.96 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 941.96 and 462.04 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 941.96 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/941.96 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 941.96 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 435,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,223.20/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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