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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.58, 937.84 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.58, 937.84 and 417.50 is: 576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.58 : 937.84 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.58/937.84 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.58x = 937.84 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.58x = 391,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,548.20/679.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.16

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