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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 1,018.22 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 1,018.22 and 268.16 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 1,018.22 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/1,018.22 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 1,018.22 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 273,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,045.88/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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