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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.69, 1,019.08 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.69, 1,019.08 and 284.63 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.69 : 1,019.08 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.69/1,019.08 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.69x = 1,019.08 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.69x = 290,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,056.00/679.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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