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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 937.20 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 937.20 and 430.65 is: 594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 937.20 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/937.20 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 937.20 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 403,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,605.18/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.03

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