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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 1,020.24 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 1,020.24 and 269.09 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 1,020.24 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/1,020.24 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 1,020.24 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 274,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,536.38/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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