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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,018.71 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,018.71 and 354.51 is: 531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,018.71 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,018.71 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,018.71 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 361,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,142.88/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.62

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