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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.19, 1,019.08 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.19, 1,019.08 and 289.46 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.19 : 1,019.08 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.19/1,019.08 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.19x = 1,019.08 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.19x = 294,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,982.90/679.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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