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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 1,019.27 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 1,019.27 and 217.07 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 1,019.27 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/1,019.27 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 1,019.27 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 221,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,252.21/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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