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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.25, 1,020.71 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.25, 1,020.71 and 269.28 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.25 : 1,020.71 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.25/1,020.71 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.25x = 1,020.71 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.25x = 274,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,856.79/680.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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