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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.48, 1,018.76 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.48, 1,018.76 and 268.50 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.48 : 1,018.76 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.48/1,018.76 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.48x = 1,018.76 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.48x = 273,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,537.06/679.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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