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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679, 1,018.55 and 497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679, 1,018.55 and 497.54 is: 746.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 1,018.55 = 497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/1,018.55 = 497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 1,018.55 × 497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 506,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,769.37/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.35

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