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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.59, 1,018.59 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.59, 1,018.59 and 314.40 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.59 : 1,018.59 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.59/1,018.59 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.59x = 1,018.59 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.59x = 320,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,244.70/679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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