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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,019.76 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,019.76 and 295.04 is: 442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,019.76 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,019.76 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,019.76 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 300,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,869.99/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.61

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