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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 941.18 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 941.18 and 446.16 is: 615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 941.18 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/941.18 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 941.18 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 419,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,916.87/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.10

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