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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.51, 1,018.98 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.51, 1,018.98 and 332.75 is: 498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.51 : 1,018.98 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.51/1,018.98 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.51x = 1,018.98 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.51x = 339,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,065.60/679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.99

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