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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.62, 936.90 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.62, 936.90 and 446.34 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.62 : 936.90 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.62/936.90 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.62x = 936.90 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.62x = 418,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,175.95/679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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