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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 938.49 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 938.49 and 444.48 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 938.49 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/938.49 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 938.49 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 417,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,140.04/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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