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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 1,020.06 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 1,020.06 and 269.10 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 1,020.06 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/1,020.06 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 1,020.06 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 274,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,498.15/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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