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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.49, 1,019.83 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.49, 1,019.83 and 350.65 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.49 : 1,019.83 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.49/1,019.83 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.49x = 1,019.83 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.49x = 357,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,603.39/679.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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