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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.89, 1,019.49 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.89, 1,019.49 and 314.37 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.89 : 1,019.49 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.89/1,019.49 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.89x = 1,019.49 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.89x = 320,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,495.89/679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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