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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 1,018.48 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 1,018.48 and 294.40 is: 441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 1,018.48 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/1,018.48 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 1,018.48 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 299,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,840.51/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.57

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