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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.87, 1,017.86 and 448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.87, 1,017.86 and 448.06 is: 670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.87 : 1,017.86 = 448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.87/1,017.86 = 448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.87x = 1,017.86 × 448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.87x = 456,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,057.26/679.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.81

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