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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,016.45 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,016.45 and 484.77 is: 725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,016.45 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,016.45 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,016.45 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 492,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,744.47/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.35

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