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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 1,019.62 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 1,019.62 and 246.76 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 1,019.62 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/1,019.62 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 1,019.62 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 251,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,601.43/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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