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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.05, 1,018.61 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.05, 1,018.61 and 246.19 is: 369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.05 : 1,018.61 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.05/1,018.61 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.05x = 1,018.61 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.05x = 250,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,771.60/679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.30

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