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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.75, 937.68 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.75, 937.68 and 443.37 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.75 : 937.68 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.75/937.68 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.75x = 937.68 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.75x = 415,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,735.67/679.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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