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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,018.80 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,018.80 and 404.67 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,018.80 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,018.80 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,018.80 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 412,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,277.80/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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