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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.07, 1,018.23 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.07, 1,018.23 and 313.41 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.07 : 1,018.23 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.07/1,018.23 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.07x = 1,018.23 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.07x = 319,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,123.46/679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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