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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 937.76 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 937.76 and 443.60 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 937.76 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/937.76 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 937.76 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 415,991.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,991.14/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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