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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.35, 937.15 and 417.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.35, 937.15 and 417.51 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.35 : 937.15 = 417.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.35/937.15 = 417.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.35x = 937.15 × 417.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.35x = 391,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,269.50/679.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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