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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,019.97 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,019.97 and 269.14 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,019.97 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,019.97 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,019.97 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 274,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,514.73/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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