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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 938.50 and 443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 938.50 and 443.50 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 938.50 = 443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/938.50 = 443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 938.50 × 443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 416,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,224.75/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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