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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,019.39 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,019.39 and 462.92 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,019.39 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,019.39 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,019.39 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 471,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,888.61/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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