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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.08, 1,018.62 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.08, 1,018.62 and 246.23 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.08 : 1,018.62 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.08/1,018.62 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.08x = 1,018.62 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.08x = 250,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,814.80/679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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