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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.34, 937.68 and 458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.34, 937.68 and 458.81 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.34 : 937.68 = 458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.34/937.68 = 458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.34x = 937.68 × 458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.34x = 430,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,219.34/679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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