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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 942.10 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 942.10 and 403.06 is: 556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 942.10 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/942.10 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 942.10 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 379,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,722.83/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.11

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