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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 938.44 and 483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 938.44 and 483.94 is: 668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 938.44 = 483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/938.44 = 483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 938.44 × 483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 454,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,148.65/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.00

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