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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 937.44 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 937.44 and 447.12 is: 616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 937.44 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/937.44 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 937.44 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 419,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,148.17/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.68

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