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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.14, 1,018.62 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.14, 1,018.62 and 246.24 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.14 : 1,018.62 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.14/1,018.62 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.14x = 1,018.62 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.14x = 250,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,824.99/679.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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