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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.71, 938.01 and 430.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.71, 938.01 and 430.77 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.71 : 938.01 = 430.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.71/938.01 = 430.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.71x = 938.01 × 430.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.71x = 404,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,066.57/679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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