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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 1,019.36 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 1,019.36 and 333.17 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 1,019.36 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/1,019.36 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 1,019.36 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 339,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,620.17/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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