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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.30, 937.31 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.30, 937.31 and 413.67 is: 570.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.30 : 937.31 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.30/937.31 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.30x = 937.31 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.30x = 387,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,738.47/679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.79

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