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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 1,018.09 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 1,018.09 and 268.17 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 1,018.09 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/1,018.09 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 1,018.09 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 273,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,021.20/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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