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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.58, 937.62 and 384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.58, 937.62 and 384.83 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.58 : 937.62 = 384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.58/937.62 = 384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.58x = 937.62 × 384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.58x = 360,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,826.65/679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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