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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.42, 1,018.46 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.42, 1,018.46 and 268.42 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.42 : 1,018.46 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.42/1,018.46 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.42x = 1,018.46 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.42x = 273,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,375.03/679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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