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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.93, 942.17 and 476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.93, 942.17 and 476.05 is: 656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.93 : 942.17 = 476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.93/942.17 = 476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.93x = 942.17 × 476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.93x = 448,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,517.65/682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.75

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