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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.15, 1,019.05 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.15, 1,019.05 and 332.84 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.15 : 1,019.05 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.15/1,019.05 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.15x = 1,019.05 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.15x = 339,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,182.32/679.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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