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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.40, 1,017.51 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.40, 1,017.51 and 331.65 is: 496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.40 : 1,017.51 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.40/1,017.51 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.40x = 1,017.51 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.40x = 337,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,455.95/679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.69

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