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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.22, 1,018.44 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.22, 1,018.44 and 332.60 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.22 : 1,018.44 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.22/1,018.44 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.22x = 1,018.44 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.22x = 338,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,733.14/679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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