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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 937.46 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 937.46 and 399.42 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 937.46 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/937.46 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 937.46 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 374,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,443.62/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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