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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.78, 942.70 and 421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.78, 942.70 and 421.16 is: 581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.78 : 942.70 = 421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.78/942.70 = 421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.78x = 942.70 × 421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.78x = 397,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,027.53/682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.49

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