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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.03, 1,018.55 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.03, 1,018.55 and 246.09 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.03 : 1,018.55 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.03/1,018.55 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.03x = 1,018.55 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.03x = 250,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,648.65/679.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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