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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.54, 1,018.96 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.54, 1,018.96 and 484.44 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.54 : 1,018.96 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.54/1,018.96 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.54x = 1,018.96 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.54x = 493,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,624.98/679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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