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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.52, 937.84 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.52, 937.84 and 447.12 is: 617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.52 : 937.84 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.52/937.84 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.52x = 937.84 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.52x = 419,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,327.02/679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.09

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