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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 1,017.86 and 460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 1,017.86 and 460.29 is: 689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 1,017.86 = 460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/1,017.86 = 460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 1,017.86 × 460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 468,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,508.48/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.46

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