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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 1,018.82 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 1,018.82 and 217.14 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 1,018.82 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/1,018.82 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 1,018.82 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 221,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,220.40/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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