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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 941.67 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 941.67 and 433.89 is: 598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 941.67 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/941.67 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 941.67 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 408,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,581.20/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.36

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