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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.91, 938.54 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.91, 938.54 and 459.50 is: 634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.91 : 938.54 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.91/938.54 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.91x = 938.54 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.91x = 431,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,255.59/679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.29

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