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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679, 937.44 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679, 937.44 and 446.52 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 937.44 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/937.44 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 937.44 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 418,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,585.71/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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