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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.25, 1,018.50 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.25, 1,018.50 and 401.72 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.25 : 1,018.50 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.25/1,018.50 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.25x = 1,018.50 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.25x = 409,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,151.82/679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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