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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 1,019.47 and 246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 1,019.47 and 246.79 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 1,019.47 = 246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/1,019.47 = 246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 1,019.47 × 246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 251,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,591.84/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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