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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.75, 942.24 and 420.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.75, 942.24 and 420.64 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.75 : 942.24 = 420.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.75/942.24 = 420.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.75x = 942.24 × 420.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.75x = 396,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,343.83/682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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