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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.36, 1,019.22 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.36, 1,019.22 and 246.28 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.36 : 1,019.22 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.36/1,019.22 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.36x = 1,019.22 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.36x = 251,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,013.50/679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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