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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 1,020.22 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 1,020.22 and 269.75 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 1,020.22 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/1,020.22 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 1,020.22 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 275,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,201.79/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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