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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 941.92 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 941.92 and 420.76 is: 580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 941.92 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/941.92 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 941.92 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 396,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,322.26/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.54

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