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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.67, 1,018.69 and 473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.67, 1,018.69 and 473.12 is: 709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.67 : 1,018.69 = 473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.67/1,018.69 = 473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.67x = 1,018.69 × 473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.67x = 481,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,956.34/679.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.11

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