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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.58, 937.45 and 469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.58, 937.45 and 469.87 is: 648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.58 : 937.45 = 469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.58/937.45 = 469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.58x = 937.45 × 469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.58x = 440,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,479.63/679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.16

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