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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.36, 1,019.18 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.36, 1,019.18 and 405.12 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.36 : 1,019.18 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.36/1,019.18 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.36x = 1,019.18 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.36x = 412,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,890.20/679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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