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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 938.56 and 458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 938.56 and 458.13 is: 632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 938.56 = 458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/938.56 = 458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 938.56 × 458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 429,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,975.51/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.73

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