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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.23, 936 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.23, 936 and 482.40 is: 664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.23 : 936 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.23/936 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.23x = 936 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.23x = 451,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,526.40/679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.76

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