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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 937.65 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 937.65 and 413.82 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 937.65 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/937.65 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 937.65 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 388,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,013.63/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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