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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 1,018.12 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 1,018.12 and 314.25 is: 471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 1,018.12 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/1,018.12 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 1,018.12 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 319,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,942.64/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.04

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