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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,020.36 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,020.36 and 269.16 is: 403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,020.36 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,020.36 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,020.36 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 274,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,640.10/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.79

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