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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,019.25 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,019.25 and 423.54 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,019.25 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,019.25 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,019.25 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 431,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,693.15/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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