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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.81, 1,018.36 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.81, 1,018.36 and 314.10 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.81 : 1,018.36 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.81/1,018.36 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.81x = 1,018.36 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.81x = 319,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,866.88/679.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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