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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 1,019.20 and 446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 1,019.20 and 446.17 is: 668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 1,019.20 = 446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/1,019.20 = 446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 1,019.20 × 446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 454,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,736.46/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.75

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