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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.62, 937.80 and 384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.62, 937.80 and 384.83 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.62 : 937.80 = 384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.62/937.80 = 384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.62x = 937.80 × 384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.62x = 360,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,893.57/679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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