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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 942.40 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 942.40 and 420.76 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 942.40 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/942.40 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 942.40 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 396,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,524.22/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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