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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 1,026.27 and 479.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 1,026.27 and 479.59 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 1,026.27 = 479.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/1,026.27 = 479.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 1,026.27 × 479.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 492,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,186.26/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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