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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 1,018.49 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 1,018.49 and 332.57 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 1,018.49 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/1,018.49 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 1,018.49 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 338,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,720.10/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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