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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 942.37 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 942.37 and 420.84 is: 580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 942.37 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/942.37 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 942.37 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 396,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,586.99/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.76

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