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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.53, 1,019.97 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.53, 1,019.97 and 484.76 is: 727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.53 : 1,019.97 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.53/1,019.97 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.53x = 1,019.97 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.53x = 494,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,435.56/679.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.61

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