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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.43, 937.69 and 384.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.43, 937.69 and 384.79 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.43 : 937.69 = 384.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.43/937.69 = 384.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.43x = 937.69 × 384.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.43x = 360,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,813.74/679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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