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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 1,021.01 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 1,021.01 and 269.91 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 1,021.01 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/1,021.01 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 1,021.01 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 275,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,579.46/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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