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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 937.65 and 384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 937.65 and 384.71 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 937.65 = 384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/937.65 = 384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 937.65 × 384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 360,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,718.64/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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