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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 937.90 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 937.90 and 414.12 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 937.90 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/937.90 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 937.90 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 388,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,403.15/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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