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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 1,019.23 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 1,019.23 and 294.47 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 1,019.23 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/1,019.23 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 1,019.23 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 300,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,132.30/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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