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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 1,017.62 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 1,017.62 and 354.32 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 1,017.62 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/1,017.62 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 1,017.62 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 360,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,558.92/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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