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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 1,018.14 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 1,018.14 and 496.02 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 1,018.14 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/1,018.14 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 1,018.14 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 505,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,017.80/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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