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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 1,020.49 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 1,020.49 and 406.04 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 1,020.49 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/1,020.49 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 1,020.49 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 414,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,359.76/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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