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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.46, 1,019.03 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.46, 1,019.03 and 268.68 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.46 : 1,019.03 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.46/1,019.03 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.46x = 1,019.03 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.46x = 273,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,791.64/679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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