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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.39, 1,016.50 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.39, 1,016.50 and 448.84 is: 671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.39 : 1,016.50 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.39/1,016.50 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.39x = 1,016.50 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.39x = 456,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,246.85/679.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.56

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