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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 1,018.80 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 1,018.80 and 294.24 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 1,018.80 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/1,018.80 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 1,018.80 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 299,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,771.71/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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