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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.57, 938.06 and 414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.57, 938.06 and 414.01 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.57 : 938.06 = 414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.57/938.06 = 414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.57x = 938.06 × 414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.57x = 388,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,366.22/679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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