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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 941.76 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 941.76 and 433.91 is: 598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 941.76 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/941.76 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 941.76 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 408,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,639.08/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.58

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