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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.93, 942.06 and 486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.93, 942.06 and 486.73 is: 671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.93 : 942.06 = 486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.93/942.06 = 486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.93x = 942.06 × 486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.93x = 458,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,528.86/682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.41

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