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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 936.93 and 469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 936.93 and 469.31 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 936.93 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/936.93 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 936.93 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 439,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,710.62/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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