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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 937.74 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 937.74 and 384.64 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 937.74 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/937.74 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 937.74 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 360,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,692.31/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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