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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.43, 1,019.57 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.43, 1,019.57 and 333.16 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.43 : 1,019.57 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.43/1,019.57 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.43x = 1,019.57 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.43x = 339,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,675.73/679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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