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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 1,018.40 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 1,018.40 and 446.02 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 1,018.40 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/1,018.40 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 1,018.40 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 454,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,226.77/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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