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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 936.36 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 936.36 and 458.19 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 936.36 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/936.36 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 936.36 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 429,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,030.79/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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