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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.66, 1,018.64 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.66, 1,018.64 and 387.40 is: 580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.66 : 1,018.64 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.66/1,018.64 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.66x = 1,018.64 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.66x = 394,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,621.14/679.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.62

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