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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 937.22 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 937.22 and 430.32 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 937.22 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/937.22 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 937.22 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 403,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,304.51/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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