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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 937.73 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 937.73 and 472.13 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 937.73 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/937.73 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 937.73 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 442,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,726.96/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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