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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 942.48 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 942.48 and 434.16 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 942.48 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/942.48 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 942.48 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 409,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,187.12/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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