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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 1,020.02 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 1,020.02 and 433.56 is: 650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 1,020.02 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/1,020.02 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 1,020.02 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 442,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,239.87/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.70

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