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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,017.79 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,017.79 and 353.84 is: 530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,017.79 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,017.79 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,017.79 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 360,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,134.81/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.28

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