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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.87, 937.92 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.87, 937.92 and 452.80 is: 624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.87 : 937.92 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.87/937.92 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.87x = 937.92 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.87x = 424,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,690.18/679.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.66

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