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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.90, 942.65 and 462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.90, 942.65 and 462.58 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.90 : 942.65 = 462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.90/942.65 = 462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.90x = 942.65 × 462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.90x = 436,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,051.04/682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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