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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 1,017.12 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 1,017.12 and 436.24 is: 652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 1,017.12 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/1,017.12 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 1,017.12 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 443,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,708.43/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.90

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