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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.12, 937.08 and 472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.12, 937.08 and 472.24 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.12 : 937.08 = 472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.12/937.08 = 472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.12x = 937.08 × 472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.12x = 442,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,526.66/679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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