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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.34, 1,018.09 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.34, 1,018.09 and 447.88 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.34 : 1,018.09 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.34/1,018.09 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.34x = 1,018.09 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.34x = 455,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,982.15/679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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