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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 942.03 and 402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 942.03 and 402.91 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 942.03 = 402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/942.03 = 402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 942.03 × 402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 379,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,553.31/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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