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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 1,019.45 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 1,019.45 and 314.33 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 1,019.45 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/1,019.45 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 1,019.45 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 320,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,439.41/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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