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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.99, 942.03 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.99, 942.03 and 446.56 is: 615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.99 : 942.03 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.99/942.03 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.99x = 942.03 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.99x = 420,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,677.27/682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.93

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