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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.99, 1,020.36 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.99, 1,020.36 and 474.16 is: 711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.99 : 1,020.36 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.99/1,020.36 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.99x = 1,020.36 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.99x = 483,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,813.90/679.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.50

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