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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.42, 1,019.19 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.42, 1,019.19 and 246.46 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.42 : 1,019.19 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.42/1,019.19 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.42x = 1,019.19 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.42x = 251,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,189.57/679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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