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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 1,019.26 and 289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 1,019.26 and 289.54 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 1,019.26 = 289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/1,019.26 = 289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 1,019.26 × 289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 295,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,110.72/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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