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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 938.43 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 938.43 and 447.26 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 938.43 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/938.43 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 938.43 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 419,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,719.97/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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