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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.30, 937.45 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.30, 937.45 and 384.57 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.30 : 937.45 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.30/937.45 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.30x = 937.45 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.30x = 360,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,510.46/679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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