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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,020.72 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,020.72 and 269.64 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,020.72 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,020.72 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,020.72 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 275,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,226.94/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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