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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 941.33 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 941.33 and 461.25 is: 635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 941.33 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/941.33 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 941.33 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 434,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,189.62/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.99

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