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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 941.19 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 941.19 and 473.30 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 941.19 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/941.19 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 941.19 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 445,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,465.23/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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