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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 1,018.92 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 1,018.92 and 313.84 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 1,018.92 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/1,018.92 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 1,018.92 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 319,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,777.85/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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