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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 936.90 and 457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 936.90 and 457.70 is: 631.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 936.90 = 457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/936.90 = 457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 936.90 × 457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 428,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,814.45/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.45

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