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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.06, 1,017.80 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.06, 1,017.80 and 288.48 is: 432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.06 : 1,017.80 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.06/1,017.80 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.06x = 1,017.80 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.06x = 293,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,614.94/679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.39

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