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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,019.42 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,019.42 and 314.78 is: 471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,019.42 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,019.42 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,019.42 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 320,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,893.03/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.96

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