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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 946.73 and 659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 946.73 and 659.65 is: 914.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 946.73 = 659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/946.73 = 659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 946.73 × 659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 624,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,510.44/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.71

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