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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 936.70 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 936.70 and 458.44 is: 631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 936.70 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/936.70 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 936.70 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 429,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,420.75/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.91

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