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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 1,017.30 and 447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 1,017.30 and 447.68 is: 670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 1,017.30 = 447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/1,017.30 = 447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 1,017.30 × 447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 455,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,422.32/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.24

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