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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 937.92 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 937.92 and 430.96 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 937.92 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/937.92 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 937.92 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 404,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,206.00/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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