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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 1,019.02 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 1,019.02 and 289.33 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 1,019.02 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/1,019.02 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 1,019.02 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 294,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,833.06/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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