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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.45, 1,019.31 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.45, 1,019.31 and 354.73 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.45 : 1,019.31 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.45/1,019.31 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.45x = 1,019.31 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.45x = 361,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,574.74/679.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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