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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 938.40 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 938.40 and 483.44 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 938.40 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/938.40 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 938.40 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 453,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,660.10/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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