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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 942 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 942 and 420.56 is: 580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 942 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/942 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 942 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 396,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,167.52/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.28

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