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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 937.39 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 937.39 and 440.03 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 937.39 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/937.39 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 937.39 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 412,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,480.97/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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