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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.91, 937.97 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.91, 937.97 and 481.04 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.91 : 937.97 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.91/937.97 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.91x = 937.97 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.91x = 451,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,196.40/679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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