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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.31, 1,018.25 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.31, 1,018.25 and 289.22 is: 433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.31 : 1,018.25 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.31/1,018.25 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.31x = 1,018.25 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.31x = 294,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,491.73/679.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.52

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