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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.25, 937.45 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.25, 937.45 and 403.25 is: 556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.25 : 937.45 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.25/937.45 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.25x = 937.45 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.25x = 378,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,024.70/679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.53

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