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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.72, 937.99 and 480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.72, 937.99 and 480.34 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.72 : 937.99 = 480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.72/937.99 = 480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.72x = 937.99 × 480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.72x = 450,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,551.90/679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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