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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.06, 1,018.09 and 459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.06, 1,018.09 and 459.15 is: 688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.06 : 1,018.09 = 459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.06/1,018.09 = 459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.06x = 1,018.09 × 459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.06x = 467,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,452.78/679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.38

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