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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 938.33 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 938.33 and 414.54 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 938.33 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/938.33 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 938.33 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 388,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,975.32/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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