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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,019.16 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,019.16 and 289.48 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,019.16 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,019.16 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,019.16 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 295,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,026.44/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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