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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 1,020.45 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 1,020.45 and 269.13 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 1,020.45 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/1,020.45 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 1,020.45 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 274,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,633.71/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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