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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 938.16 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 938.16 and 470.30 is: 648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 938.16 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/938.16 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 938.16 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 441,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,216.65/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.91

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