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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.20, 937.51 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.20, 937.51 and 442.73 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.20 : 937.51 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.20/937.51 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.20x = 937.51 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.20x = 415,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,063.80/679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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