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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.72, 936.66 and 472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.72, 936.66 and 472.36 is: 650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.72 : 936.66 = 472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.72/936.66 = 472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.72x = 936.66 × 472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.72x = 442,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,440.72/679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.92

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