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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,018.56 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,018.56 and 448.08 is: 671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,018.56 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,018.56 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,018.56 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 456,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,396.36/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.25

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