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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.69, 938.08 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.69, 938.08 and 431.12 is: 595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.69 : 938.08 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.69/938.08 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.69x = 938.08 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.69x = 404,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,427.93/679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.02

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