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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 937.12 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 937.12 and 430.31 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 937.12 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/937.12 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 937.12 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 403,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,254.18/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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