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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.29, 1,019.08 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.29, 1,019.08 and 246.44 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.29 : 1,019.08 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.29/1,019.08 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.29x = 1,019.08 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.29x = 251,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,142.08/679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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