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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.79, 938.18 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.79, 938.18 and 431.22 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.79 : 938.18 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.79/938.18 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.79x = 938.18 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.79x = 404,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,566.58/679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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