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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 941.99 and 446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 941.99 and 446.53 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 941.99 = 446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/941.99 = 446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 941.99 × 446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 420,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,626.79/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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