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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.84, 942.30 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.84, 942.30 and 403.09 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.84 : 942.30 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.84/942.30 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.84x = 942.30 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.84x = 379,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,831.71/682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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