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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 942.34 and 417.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 942.34 and 417.31 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 942.34 = 417.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/942.34 = 417.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 942.34 × 417.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 393,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,244.51/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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