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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 937.98 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 937.98 and 447.30 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 937.98 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/937.98 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 937.98 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 419,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,558.45/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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