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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 1,019.19 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 1,019.19 and 424.58 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 1,019.19 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/1,019.19 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 1,019.19 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 432,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,727.69/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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