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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.81, 938.23 and 431.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.81, 938.23 and 431.15 is: 595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.81 : 938.23 = 431.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.81/938.23 = 431.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.81x = 938.23 × 431.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.81x = 404,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,517.86/679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.05

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