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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 937.82 and 469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 937.82 and 469.84 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 937.82 = 469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/937.82 = 469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 937.82 × 469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 440,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,623.00/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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