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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.80, 937.50 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.80, 937.50 and 483.48 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.80 : 937.50 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.80/937.50 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.80x = 937.50 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.80x = 453,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,262.50/679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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