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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 1,018.65 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 1,018.65 and 246.16 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 1,018.65 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/1,018.65 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 1,018.65 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 250,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,745.79/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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