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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 937.39 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 937.39 and 443.68 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 937.39 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/937.39 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 937.39 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 415,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,901.20/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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