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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.82, 937.32 and 482.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.82, 937.32 and 482.99 is: 665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.82 : 937.32 = 482.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.82/937.32 = 482.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.82x = 937.32 × 482.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.82x = 452,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,716.19/679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.94

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