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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.39, 937.54 and 430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.39, 937.54 and 430.85 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.39 : 937.54 = 430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.39/937.54 = 430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.39x = 937.54 × 430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.39x = 403,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,939.11/679.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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