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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 1,020.04 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 1,020.04 and 269.05 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 1,020.04 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/1,020.04 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 1,020.04 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 274,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,441.76/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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