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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 942.20 and 434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 942.20 and 434.05 is: 599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 942.20 = 434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/942.20 = 434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 942.20 × 434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 408,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,960.64/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.06

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