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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.21, 937.21 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.21, 937.21 and 413.52 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.21 : 937.21 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.21/937.21 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.21x = 937.21 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.21x = 387,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,555.08/679.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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