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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.79, 1,018.31 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.79, 1,018.31 and 354.47 is: 530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.79 : 1,018.31 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.79/1,018.31 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.79x = 1,018.31 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.79x = 360,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,960.35/679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.99

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