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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.75, 938.24 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.75, 938.24 and 447.19 is: 617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.75 : 938.24 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.75/938.24 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.75x = 938.24 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.75x = 419,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,571.55/679.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.24

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