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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 937.17 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 937.17 and 417.09 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 937.17 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/937.17 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 937.17 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 390,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,884.24/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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