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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 938.30 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 938.30 and 481.13 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 938.30 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/938.30 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 938.30 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 451,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,437.18/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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