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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,019.68 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,019.68 and 269.28 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,019.68 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,019.68 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,019.68 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 274,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,578.08/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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