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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 942.54 and 417.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 942.54 and 417.43 is: 576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 942.54 = 417.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/942.54 = 417.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 942.54 × 417.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 393,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,441.43/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.06

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