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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.04, 1,017.84 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.04, 1,017.84 and 268.16 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.04 : 1,017.84 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.04/1,017.84 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.04x = 1,017.84 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.04x = 272,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,943.97/679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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