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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.52, 937.44 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.52, 937.44 and 446.84 is: 616.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.52 : 937.44 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.52/937.44 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.52x = 937.44 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.52x = 418,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,885.69/679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.44

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