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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 1,018.76 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 1,018.76 and 246.44 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 1,018.76 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/1,018.76 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 1,018.76 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 251,063.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,063.21/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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