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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 938.33 and 431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 938.33 and 431.29 is: 595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 938.33 = 431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/938.33 = 431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 938.33 × 431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 404,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,685.50/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.54

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