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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.75, 942.51 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.75, 942.51 and 420.92 is: 581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.75 : 942.51 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.75/942.51 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.75x = 942.51 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.75x = 396,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,721.31/682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.06

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