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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.42, 937.38 and 417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.42, 937.38 and 417.28 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.42 : 937.38 = 417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.42/937.38 = 417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.42x = 937.38 × 417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.42x = 391,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,149.93/679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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