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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.16, 1,018.10 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.16, 1,018.10 and 268.59 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.16 : 1,018.10 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.16/1,018.10 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.16x = 1,018.10 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.16x = 273,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,451.48/679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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