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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 1,017.23 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 1,017.23 and 435 is: 651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 1,017.23 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/1,017.23 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 1,017.23 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 442,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,492.88/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.48

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