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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 936.84 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 936.84 and 455.28 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 936.84 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/936.84 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 936.84 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 426,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,524.52/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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