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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 942.03 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 942.03 and 446.90 is: 616.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 942.03 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/942.03 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 942.03 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 420,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,988.50/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.53

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