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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 1,018.62 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 1,018.62 and 332.91 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 1,018.62 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/1,018.62 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 1,018.62 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 339,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,102.03/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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