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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 937.13 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 937.13 and 413.61 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 937.13 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/937.13 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 937.13 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 387,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,606.34/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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