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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.97, 942.43 and 420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.97, 942.43 and 420.99 is: 580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.97 : 942.43 = 420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.97/942.43 = 420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.97x = 942.43 × 420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.97x = 396,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,753.61/682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.92

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