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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.15, 1,018.31 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.15, 1,018.31 and 313.47 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.15 : 1,018.31 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.15/1,018.31 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.15x = 1,018.31 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.15x = 319,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,208.07/679.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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