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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 1,019.52 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 1,019.52 and 473.88 is: 710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 1,019.52 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/1,019.52 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 1,019.52 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 483,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,130.14/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.51

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