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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,019.21 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,019.21 and 246.51 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,019.21 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,019.21 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,019.21 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 251,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,244.22/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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