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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 1,017.64 and 435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 1,017.64 and 435.34 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 1,017.64 = 435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/1,017.64 = 435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 1,017.64 × 435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 443,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,019.40/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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