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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 937.32 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 937.32 and 483.12 is: 666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 937.32 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/937.32 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 937.32 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 452,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,838.04/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.84

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