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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 1,019.49 and 460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 1,019.49 and 460.34 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 1,019.49 = 460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/1,019.49 = 460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 1,019.49 × 460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 469,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,310.75/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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