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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.80, 1,017.90 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.80, 1,017.90 and 462.96 is: 693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.80 : 1,017.90 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.80/1,017.90 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.80x = 1,017.90 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.80x = 471,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,246.98/679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.21

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