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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.59, 1,019.52 and 405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.59, 1,019.52 and 405.29 is: 608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.59 : 1,019.52 = 405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.59/1,019.52 = 405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.59x = 1,019.52 × 405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.59x = 413,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,203.81/679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.02

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