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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.51, 937.13 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.51, 937.13 and 469.32 is: 647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.51 : 937.13 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.51/937.13 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.51x = 937.13 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.51x = 439,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,813.85/679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.25

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