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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 1,020.09 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 1,020.09 and 314.99 is: 472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 1,020.09 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/1,020.09 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 1,020.09 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 321,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,320.70/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.57

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