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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.29, 937.47 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.29, 937.47 and 384.62 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.29 : 937.47 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.29/937.47 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.29x = 937.47 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.29x = 360,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,565.02/679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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