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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.33, 1,018.67 and 217.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.33, 1,018.67 and 217.00 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.33 : 1,018.67 = 217.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.33/1,018.67 = 217.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.33x = 1,018.67 × 217.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.33x = 221,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,045.21/679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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