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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,018.60 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,018.60 and 268.10 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,018.60 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,018.60 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,018.60 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 273,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,086.66/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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