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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,019.04 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,019.04 and 406.08 is: 608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,019.04 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,019.04 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,019.04 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 413,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,811.76/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.62

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