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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.34, 1,019.32 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.34, 1,019.32 and 419.74 is: 629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.34 : 1,019.32 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.34/1,019.32 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.34x = 1,019.32 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.34x = 427,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,849.38/679.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.80

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