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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 937.82 and 430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 937.82 and 430.63 is: 594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 937.82 = 430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/937.82 = 430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 937.82 × 430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 403,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,853.43/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.36

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