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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.57, 1,019.48 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.57, 1,019.48 and 289.56 is: 434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.57 : 1,019.48 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.57/1,019.48 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.57x = 1,019.48 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.57x = 295,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,200.63/679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.40

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