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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 937.89 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 937.89 and 446.94 is: 616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 937.89 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/937.89 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 937.89 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 419,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,180.56/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.90

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