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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.81, 937.99 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.81, 937.99 and 414.39 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.81 : 937.99 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.81/937.99 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.81x = 937.99 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.81x = 388,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,693.68/679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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