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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.15, 1,018.11 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.15, 1,018.11 and 246 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.15 : 1,018.11 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.15/1,018.11 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.15x = 1,018.11 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.15x = 250,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,455.06/679.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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