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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.93, 1,019.73 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.93, 1,019.73 and 314.53 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.93 : 1,019.73 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.93/1,019.73 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.93x = 1,019.73 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.93x = 320,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,735.68/679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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