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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 1,019.52 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 1,019.52 and 246.72 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 1,019.52 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/1,019.52 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 1,019.52 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 251,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,535.97/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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