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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.85, 1,019.88 and 246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.85, 1,019.88 and 246.91 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.85 : 1,019.88 = 246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.85/1,019.88 = 246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.85x = 1,019.88 × 246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.85x = 251,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,818.57/679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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