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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 942.16 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 942.16 and 420.72 is: 580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 942.16 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/942.16 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 942.16 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 396,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,385.56/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.60

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