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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 1,018.42 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 1,018.42 and 216.77 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 1,018.42 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/1,018.42 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 1,018.42 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 220,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,757.27/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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