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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.38, 1,019.34 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.38, 1,019.34 and 246.84 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.38 : 1,019.34 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.38/1,019.34 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.38x = 1,019.34 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.38x = 251,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,613.89/679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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