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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 937.40 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 937.40 and 430.48 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 937.40 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/937.40 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 937.40 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 403,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,531.95/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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