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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,017.98 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,017.98 and 332.71 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,017.98 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,017.98 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,017.98 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 338,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,687.92/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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