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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 1,017.66 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 1,017.66 and 332.34 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 1,017.66 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/1,017.66 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 1,017.66 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 338,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,209.12/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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