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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 938.28 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 938.28 and 414.30 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 938.28 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/938.28 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 938.28 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 388,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,729.40/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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