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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 937.34 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 937.34 and 443.12 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 937.34 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/937.34 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 937.34 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 415,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,347.20/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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