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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 942.62 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 942.62 and 434.59 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 942.62 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/942.62 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 942.62 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 409,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,648.70/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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