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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,019.30 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,019.30 and 498.04 is: 747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,019.30 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,019.30 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,019.30 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 507,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,652.17/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.10

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