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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.99, 942.20 and 462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.99, 942.20 and 462.01 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.99 : 942.20 = 462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.99/942.20 = 462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.99x = 942.20 × 462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.99x = 435,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,305.82/682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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