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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.09, 1,018.59 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.09, 1,018.59 and 332.38 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.09 : 1,018.59 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.09/1,018.59 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.09x = 1,018.59 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.09x = 338,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,558.94/679.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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