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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,018.30 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,018.30 and 313.48 is: 469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,018.30 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,018.30 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,018.30 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 319,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,216.68/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.78

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