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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 937.88 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 937.88 and 458.80 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 937.88 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/937.88 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 937.88 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 430,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,299.34/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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