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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.71, 941.79 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.71, 941.79 and 433.56 is: 598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.71 : 941.79 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.71/941.79 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.71x = 941.79 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.71x = 408,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,322.47/682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.09

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