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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 1,016.79 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 1,016.79 and 434.86 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 1,016.79 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/1,016.79 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 1,016.79 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 442,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,161.30/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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