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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 1,017.05 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 1,017.05 and 494.39 is: 740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 1,017.05 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/1,017.05 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 1,017.05 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 502,811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,811.79/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.22

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