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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 1,018.47 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 1,018.47 and 496.14 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 1,018.47 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/1,018.47 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 1,018.47 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 505,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,298.61/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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