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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 1,019.49 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 1,019.49 and 269.15 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 1,019.49 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/1,019.49 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 1,019.49 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 274,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,397.27/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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