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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.33, 1,018.80 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.33, 1,018.80 and 289.33 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.33 : 1,018.80 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.33/1,018.80 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.33x = 1,018.80 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.33x = 294,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,768.77/679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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