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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.18, 1,018.86 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.18, 1,018.86 and 268.30 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.18 : 1,018.86 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.18/1,018.86 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.18x = 1,018.86 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.18x = 273,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,360.14/679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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