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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 937.89 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 937.89 and 458.34 is: 632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 937.89 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/937.89 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 937.89 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 429,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,872.50/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.66

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