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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,019.02 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,019.02 and 473.20 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,019.02 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,019.02 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,019.02 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 482,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,200.26/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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