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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.84, 942.63 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.84, 942.63 and 434.50 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.84 : 942.63 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.84/942.63 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.84x = 942.63 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.84x = 409,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,568.90/682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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