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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 1,018.40 and 472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 1,018.40 and 472.93 is: 708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 1,018.40 = 472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/1,018.40 = 472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 1,018.40 × 472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 481,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,627.00/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.82

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