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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 942.17 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 942.17 and 446.94 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 942.17 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/942.17 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 942.17 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 421,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,091.23/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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