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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 1,021.16 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 1,021.16 and 269.82 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 1,021.16 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/1,021.16 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 1,021.16 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 275,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,529.39/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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