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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 1,019.15 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 1,019.15 and 332.63 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 1,019.15 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/1,019.15 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 1,019.15 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 338,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,999.86/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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