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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,017.49 and 631.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,017.49 and 631.75 is: 946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,017.49 = 631.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,017.49 = 631.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,017.49 × 631.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 642,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,799.31/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.49

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