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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.05, 937.17 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.05, 937.17 and 430.65 is: 594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.05 : 937.17 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.05/937.17 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.05x = 937.17 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.05x = 403,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,592.26/679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.35

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