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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 942.10 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 942.10 and 402.98 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 942.10 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/942.10 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 942.10 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 379,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,641.74/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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