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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.89, 1,019.88 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.89, 1,019.88 and 313.59 is: 470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.89 : 1,019.88 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.89/1,019.88 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.89x = 1,019.88 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.89x = 319,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,824.17/679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.41

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