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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 1,017.96 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 1,017.96 and 268.17 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 1,017.96 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/1,017.96 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 1,017.96 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 272,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,986.33/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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