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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.73, 1,020.18 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.73, 1,020.18 and 447.96 is: 672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.73 : 1,020.18 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.73/1,020.18 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.73x = 1,020.18 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.73x = 456,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,999.83/679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.33

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