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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.99, 942.65 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.99, 942.65 and 403.22 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.99 : 942.65 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.99/942.65 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.99x = 942.65 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.99x = 380,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,091.12/682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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