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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.84, 1,019.86 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.84, 1,019.86 and 268.98 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.84 : 1,019.86 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.84/1,019.86 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.84x = 1,019.86 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.84x = 274,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,321.94/679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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