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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.90, 937.92 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.90, 937.92 and 483.52 is: 667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.90 : 937.92 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.90/937.92 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.90x = 937.92 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.90x = 453,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,503.08/679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.01

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