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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 938.13 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 938.13 and 440.44 is: 607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 938.13 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/938.13 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 938.13 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 413,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,188.46/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.95

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