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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.86, 942.06 and 417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.86, 942.06 and 417.08 is: 575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.86 : 942.06 = 417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.86/942.06 = 417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.86x = 942.06 × 417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.86x = 392,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,914.38/682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.40

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