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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.06, 1,018.66 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.06, 1,018.66 and 313.95 is: 470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.06 : 1,018.66 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.06/1,018.66 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.06x = 1,018.66 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.06x = 319,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,808.31/679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.96

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