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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.62, 1,019.07 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.62, 1,019.07 and 246.54 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.62 : 1,019.07 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.62/1,019.07 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.62x = 1,019.07 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.62x = 251,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,241.52/679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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