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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 938.12 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 938.12 and 431.31 is: 595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 938.12 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/938.12 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 938.12 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 404,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,618.38/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.29

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