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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.85, 941.23 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.85, 941.23 and 461.72 is: 636.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.85 : 941.23 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.85/941.23 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.85x = 941.23 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.85x = 434,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,584.72/682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.43

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