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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 1,020.35 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 1,020.35 and 445.60 is: 669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 1,020.35 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/1,020.35 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 1,020.35 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 454,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,663.18/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.13

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