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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 1,019.34 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 1,019.34 and 269.10 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 1,019.34 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/1,019.34 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 1,019.34 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 274,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,304.39/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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