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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.20, 936.77 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.20, 936.77 and 430.28 is: 593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.20 : 936.77 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.20/936.77 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.20x = 936.77 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.20x = 403,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,073.59/679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.45

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