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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,018.82 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,018.82 and 268.44 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,018.82 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,018.82 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,018.82 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 273,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,492.04/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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