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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 942.08 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 942.08 and 461.75 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 942.08 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/942.08 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 942.08 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 435,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,003.13/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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