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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.62, 937.21 and 414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.62, 937.21 and 414.10 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.62 : 937.21 = 414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.62/937.21 = 414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.62x = 937.21 × 414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.62x = 388,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,098.66/679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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