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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.33, 1,019.38 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.33, 1,019.38 and 419.97 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.33 : 1,019.38 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.33/1,019.38 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.33x = 1,019.38 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.33x = 428,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,109.02/679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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