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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,019.72 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,019.72 and 314.36 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,019.72 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,019.72 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,019.72 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 320,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,556.33/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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