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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.75, 941.65 and 434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.75, 941.65 and 434.01 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.75 : 941.65 = 434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.75/941.65 = 434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.75x = 941.65 × 434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.75x = 408,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,685.52/682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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