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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 1,019.48 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 1,019.48 and 246.80 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 1,019.48 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/1,019.48 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 1,019.48 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 251,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,607.66/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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