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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 943.07 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 943.07 and 462.60 is: 639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 943.07 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/943.07 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 943.07 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 436,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,261.87/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.03

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