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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,017.63 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,017.63 and 435.58 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,017.63 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,017.63 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,017.63 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 443,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,256.73/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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