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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 941.62 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 941.62 and 461.70 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 941.62 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/941.62 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 941.62 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 434,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,745.95/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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