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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 1,018.81 and 313.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 1,018.81 and 313.99 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 1,018.81 = 313.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/1,018.81 = 313.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 1,018.81 × 313.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 319,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,896.15/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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