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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 1,019 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 1,019 and 268.72 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 1,019 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/1,019 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 1,019 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 273,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,825.68/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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