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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.56, 1,018.98 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.56, 1,018.98 and 268.44 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.56 : 1,018.98 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.56/1,018.98 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.56x = 1,018.98 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.56x = 273,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,534.99/679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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