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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.30, 1,019.04 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.30, 1,019.04 and 217.12 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.30 : 1,019.04 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.30/1,019.04 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.30x = 1,019.04 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.30x = 221,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,253.96/679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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