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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.33, 1,019.99 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.33, 1,019.99 and 269.25 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.33 : 1,019.99 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.33/1,019.99 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.33x = 1,019.99 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.33x = 274,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,632.31/680.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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