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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.82, 1,019.68 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.82, 1,019.68 and 268.85 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.82 : 1,019.68 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.82/1,019.68 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.82x = 1,019.68 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.82x = 274,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,134.53/679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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