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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.20, 1,017.60 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.20, 1,017.60 and 422.40 is: 632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.20 : 1,017.60 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.20/1,017.60 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.20x = 1,017.60 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.20x = 429,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,834.24/679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.85

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