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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 937.64 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 937.64 and 443.56 is: 612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 937.64 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/937.64 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 937.64 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 415,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,899.60/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.23

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