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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.55, 1,018.52 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.55, 1,018.52 and 313.56 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.55 : 1,018.52 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.55/1,018.52 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.55x = 1,018.52 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.55x = 319,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,366.74/679.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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