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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 940.71 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 940.71 and 495.90 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 940.71 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/940.71 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 940.71 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 466,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,498.09/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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