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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.59, 1,018.86 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.59, 1,018.86 and 268.51 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.59 : 1,018.86 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.59/1,018.86 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.59x = 1,018.86 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.59x = 273,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,574.10/679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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