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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 1,019.26 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 1,019.26 and 332.55 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 1,019.26 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/1,019.26 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 1,019.26 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 338,951.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,951.53/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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