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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 937.31 and 469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 937.31 and 469.85 is: 648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 937.31 = 469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/937.31 = 469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 937.31 × 469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 440,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,392.75/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.15

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