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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.65, 1,018.81 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.65, 1,018.81 and 240.63 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.65 : 1,018.81 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.65/1,018.81 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.65x = 1,018.81 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.65x = 245,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,156.25/679.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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