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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 1,019.17 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 1,019.17 and 268.34 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 1,019.17 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/1,019.17 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 1,019.17 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 273,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,484.08/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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