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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.06, 1,018.62 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.06, 1,018.62 and 246.10 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.06 : 1,018.62 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.06/1,018.62 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.06x = 1,018.62 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.06x = 250,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,682.38/679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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