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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 941.84 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 941.84 and 433.64 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 941.84 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/941.84 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 941.84 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 408,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,419.50/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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