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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.81, 941.77 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.81, 941.77 and 446.50 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.81 : 941.77 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.81/941.77 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.81x = 941.77 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.81x = 420,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,500.31/682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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