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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 937.49 and 430.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 937.49 and 430.71 is: 594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 937.49 = 430.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/937.49 = 430.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 937.49 × 430.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 403,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,787.39/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.26

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