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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 937.62 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 937.62 and 430.91 is: 594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 937.62 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/937.62 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 937.62 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 404,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,025.15/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.43

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