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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.07, 1,019.97 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.07, 1,019.97 and 268.79 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.07 : 1,019.97 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.07/1,019.97 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.07x = 1,019.97 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.07x = 274,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,157.74/680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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