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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.88, 1,019.66 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.88, 1,019.66 and 332.87 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 1,019.66 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/1,019.66 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 1,019.66 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 339,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,408.71/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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