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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.94, 1,019.61 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.94, 1,019.61 and 314.84 is: 472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.94 : 1,019.61 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.94/1,019.61 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.94x = 1,019.61 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.94x = 321,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,011.71/679.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.11

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