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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 1,018.10 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 1,018.10 and 313.62 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 1,018.10 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/1,018.10 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 1,018.10 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 319,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,294.95/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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