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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.17, 1,018.82 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.17, 1,018.82 and 246.21 is: 369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.17 : 1,018.82 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.17/1,018.82 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.17x = 1,018.82 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.17x = 250,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,842.44/679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.34

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