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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 937.54 and 458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 937.54 and 458.76 is: 632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 937.54 = 458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/937.54 = 458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 937.54 × 458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 430,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,105.85/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.92

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