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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 938.09 and 447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 938.09 and 447.29 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 938.09 = 447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/938.09 = 447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 938.09 × 447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 419,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,596.04/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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