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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.47, 1,019.21 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.47, 1,019.21 and 355.07 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.47 : 1,019.21 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.47/1,019.21 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.47x = 1,019.21 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.47x = 361,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,884.02/679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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