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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 937.01 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 937.01 and 483.09 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 937.01 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/937.01 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 937.01 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 452,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,657.75/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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