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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 1,020.02 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 1,020.02 and 247.10 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 1,020.02 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/1,020.02 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 1,020.02 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 252,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,046.94/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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