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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.02, 1,018.67 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.02, 1,018.67 and 268.35 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.02 : 1,018.67 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.02/1,018.67 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.02x = 1,018.67 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.02x = 273,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,358.75/679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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