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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 936.99 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 936.99 and 483.60 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 936.99 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/936.99 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 936.99 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 453,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,128.36/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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