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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.36, 1,018.62 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.36, 1,018.62 and 332.56 is: 498.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.36 : 1,018.62 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.36/1,018.62 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.36x = 1,018.62 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.36x = 338,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,752.27/679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.63

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