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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 937.92 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 937.92 and 417.52 is: 575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 937.92 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/937.92 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 937.92 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 391,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,600.36/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.92

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