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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 1,018.94 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 1,018.94 and 313.83 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 1,018.94 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/1,018.94 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 1,018.94 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 319,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,772.37/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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