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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.79, 1,019.68 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.79, 1,019.68 and 246.94 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.79 : 1,019.68 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.79/1,019.68 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.79x = 1,019.68 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.79x = 251,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,796.61/679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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