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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.62, 938.40 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.62, 938.40 and 443.68 is: 612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.62 : 938.40 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.62/938.40 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.62x = 938.40 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.62x = 416,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,349.31/679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.62

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