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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 1,020.36 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 1,020.36 and 314.80 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 1,020.36 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/1,020.36 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 1,020.36 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 321,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,209.33/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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