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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.99, 1,019.71 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.99, 1,019.71 and 290.17 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.99 : 1,019.71 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.99/1,019.71 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.99x = 1,019.71 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.99x = 295,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,889.25/679.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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