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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.89, 938.10 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.89, 938.10 and 431.12 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.89 : 938.10 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.89/938.10 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.89x = 938.10 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.89x = 404,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,437.63/679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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