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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,018.26 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,018.26 and 308.88 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,018.26 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,018.26 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,018.26 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 314,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,520.15/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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