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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 1,016.31 and 434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 1,016.31 and 434.54 is: 650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 1,016.31 = 434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/1,016.31 = 434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 1,016.31 × 434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 441,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,627.35/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.26

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