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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,019.47 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,019.47 and 269.09 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,019.47 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,019.47 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,019.47 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 274,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,324.08/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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