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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 938.02 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 938.02 and 430.98 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 938.02 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/938.02 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 938.02 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 404,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,267.86/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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