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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.51, 1,019.30 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.51, 1,019.30 and 354.97 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.51 : 1,019.30 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.51/1,019.30 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.51x = 1,019.30 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.51x = 361,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,819.15/679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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